May 2008 |
May
3 –
1:30 to 5:00
p.m.
Come and meet
the experts and join them in discussing he issues that affect children, adults
and families of people with cerebral palsy. The Family Forum is designed to
encourage an exchange of ideas and questions between professionals and families,
A reception will be held at the conclusion of the
program. This is event is free but does require pre-registration to attend.
May
7, 14,
& 21, -
This workshop
is for Parents, Vendors, and Consumers!
May
7 –
7:00 to 9:00
p.m.
Dina C.
Kaplan, Attorney, Director of the UCP/K.E.N. Project and parent of a child with
special needs along with Andrea Lorant, Advocate, Board Member of the Autism
Society of LA and parent of children with special needs invite you to join them
for these free opportunities. Please call for current topics of presentation.
Additionally, your questions regarding special education, individualized program
plans, goals and objectives, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
can be addressed.
May
8 -
Access
Services and the LA County Consolidated Transportation Services Agency are
working in partnership with the California Association of Coordinated
Transportation to present this workshop.
Participants will learn how to focus on this grant and contract seeking
progress in ways that are efficient, effective, and appropriate to your
organizations mission.
May
9 & 10 –
All are
welcome to this presentation that will identify the most current methods of
providing services to children and adolescents with autism, aspergers syndrome,
learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, and other developmental
disabilities. Keynote Speaker is Eustacia Cutler – author of A Thorn in My Pocket: Temple Grandin’s
Mother Tells the Family Story. There will be 4 general sessions and 16
breakout sessions. Please visit www.sarc.org
for registration fees and information.
May
9 -
This workshop
is hosted by Matthew M. Pope from the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy. He
will present on the Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) Please call for more
information or visit www.pai-ca.org. This
is a free opportunity.
May
13 -
8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
The Inclusion
Institute and Area Board 10 present this one-day conference for people with
developmental disabilities, their family and friends, and the professionals who
support them in the community.
Additional sponsors include the 7
May
13 -
The Los
Angeles Unified School District Complaint Response Unit/Parent Resource Network
(CRU/PRN) hosts monthly presentations.
This month the topic is Best practices in treatment for autism in the
classroom. The presentation will be held at
May
14-
10:00 a.m. to
11:30 p.m.
May
16 -
This workshop
is hosted by Matthew M. Pope from the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy. He
will present on the Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) Please call for more
information or visit www.pai-ca.org. This
is a free opportunity.
May
17 -
This workshop
will provide an overview of the Individualized Transition Plan/ITP within the
IEP at age 16, future planning, how to coordinate services from school to adult
services, supported employment, independent living, recreation and
Post-secondary Education. Communication techniques are intermingled throughout
the workshop. Please visit www.task.org for
more information.
May
17 -
May
20 -
This
is a health and benefits training on work and disability. Learn vital information on how a person
enrolled in the 250% Medi-Cal Working Disabled Program can maintain their
Medi-Cal and In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) benefits while earning as much
as $50,000 per year. This training is open to persons with disabilities and
professionals who work with persons with disabilities. This training is presented by the
Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC) in collaboration with the California
Health Incentive Improvement Project (CHIP). Please call to reserve your seat.
This is a free opportunity.
May
21 –
7:00 to 9:00
p.m.
Dina C.
Kaplan, Attorney, Director of the UCP/K.E.N. Project and parent of a child with
special needs along with Andrea Lorant, Advocate, Board Member of the Autism
Society of LA and parent of children with special needs invite you to join them
for these free opportunities. Please call for current topics of presentation.
Additionally, your questions regarding special education, individualized program
plans, goals and objectives, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
can be addressed.
May
22 -
The presenter
for this training will be a representative from the Center for Health Care
Rights. Information will be presented on Medicare benefits and costs,
eligibility rules of MediCal, and how Medi-Cal can help with costs not covered
by Medicare.
May
30-June 1 -
This is the
one show for independent and assisted living products and services. Abilities
expo remains dedicated to helping to improve the lives of people with
disabilities. There will be exhibits, testing products, comparisons and services
offered by state of the art exhibitors.
This is a consumer trade show for persons with disabilities, physical and
occupational therapists, caregivers, family members and Special Education
Teachers.